The Little Gym Franchise

Children's fitness programs

After teaching grade school in public schools for years, Robin Wes used his physical education, psychology and motor development degrees to open The Little Gym in 1976. Although it started out focusing on physical education, the program has evolved to focus on children's intellectual and social development as well.

Today Little Gym offers programs for various age levels, including Parent & Child, Developmental Gymnastics, Karate and Sports Skills Development. Franchises also hold birthday parties, summer camps, Creative Crafts Adventures and Parent's Survival Nights.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a The Little Gym franchise?

Total Investment: $145,700-$228,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $57,500
Royalty Fee: 8%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

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The Little Gym News

The Little Gym Opens Sixth Franchise In Bishop Stortford
Bishop Stortford franchise owner Virginia Barlow comments: "I am so proud and delighted to be open! The gym looks fantastic and is a tribute to the hard work that has been put in by my building team, Stortford Interirors. My family and staff have worked tirelessly to ensure that the facility was... more

The Little Gym Signs Middle East Master Franchise Agreement
The Little Gym has signed a Master Franchise agreement that will see at least 15 locations developed in the Middle East over the next decade. Founded in the US in 1976 The Little Gym offers an exercise programme for children aged between four months and 12 years. Husband and wife team Adel Al-Bader ... more

Little Gym Franchise Set To Open
James and Tanja Malkovich were so impressed with how The Little Gym improved their daughter's coordination that the couple decided to open their own franchise of the children's gym. They plan to open the gym April 9 in a Cooper Creek Boulevard building not far from their Lakewood Ranch ho... more

The Little Gym Named 2007 Children's Fitness Franchise Leader By Entrepreneur Magazine
The Little Gym International, Inc., the leading developer of motor skills in children worldwide, has been named 2007 "Children's Fitness Programs" category leader in Entrepreneur's 28th Annual Franchise 500, showcased in its January issue. The Little Gym has more than 270 locations i... more

Little Gym Opens Franchise In Surprise
The Little Gym, a gymnastics and motor-skills-building center for children, is expanding in the West Valley. The Scottsdale-based company, with 264 branches worldwide, recently opened an outlet in Surprise. It is its 10th Valley location and its second in the West Valley. With a high concentra... more

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Franchise History

When did the first The Little Gym open? 1976
When did The Little Gym start franchising? 1992

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	176	3	35	0
2004	147	0	32	1
2003	132	0	25	2
2002	95	0	22	5
2001	87	0	11	8

Expansion Plans

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	Yes

Training & Support

Support
Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Ad slicks

Business Operations

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 7

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

• Children's Entertainment and Fitness Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $100K to $250K

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